Israeli settler injured in Jerusalem stabbing attack

By Osama al-Ghassani

JERUSALEM

An Israeli settler was slightly injured in a stabbing attack near Jerusalem, according to Israeli media.

A Palestinian man carrying a sharp tool attacked the settler near the Mishor Adumim settlement, east of Jerusalem, slightly wounding him, Israeli Channel 10 reported.

The attacker was shot and injured by Israeli forces in the area.

According to the Yedioth Ahronoth newspaper, the Palestinian man was in a very critical condition.

There was no comment from Israeli authorities on the attack.